Assistant Principal for Science Curriculum Area - Full-time

Leigh Academy Hugh Christie, Tonbridge

• Ref:KCC886-5431-220L
• Posted:03/01/2023
• Pay:L8 to L12 (potentially to L17)
• Start Date:September 2023
• App Close Date:30/01/2023 at 12:00
• Interviews:Shortly after the closing date

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Assistant Principal for Science Curriculum Area - L8 to L12

The post has the potential to develop to scale point L13 to L17 if whole school responsibilities are agreed

(Start September 2023)

Hugh Christie is a mixed wide ability 11 to 18 high school based in Tonbridge, Kent. Hugh Christie is ‘the place to be’ happy, successful and where pupils are well prepared for adult life.  Hugh Christie is a good school with a stable and well-motivated staff. Staff are supported well through a bespoke INSET programme led by our Lead Practitioner Group. Staff are encouraged to progress with most of the Senior Leadership Team being former middle leaders in the school. The school finishes at 1-35pm on a Friday and has a two week holiday at the end of Term 1 to support wellbeing.

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated Leader with responsibility for Science with a commitment to developing their team, promoting academic excellence and helping every child succeed. Working as part of a large team, you will play an important part in developing the school’s Science provision. You will plan and deliver high quality lessons and be committed to achieving excellent results for the students, instilling in them a love for the subject and a desire to learn. You will also contribute to wider whole school development as part of the Senior Leadership Team.

Our ideal candidate will: 

• have a proven track record of curriculum design and leadership
• be able to model excellent teaching practice to their department
• be committed to achieving excellent outcomes
• be a strong team player and committed to bringing out the best in their colleagues
• demonstrate high levels of ambition and optimism regarding what the school and its students can achieve 
• have the resolve to make a real difference to the lives of pupils, especially those who have additional educational needs or are disadvantaged
• be committed to the school’s values

In return, you will have the opportunity to work with great colleagues and make a difference to our students in a critical subject for their future.

If you are seeking a challenging and highly rewarding position, enriching the lives of our students, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Please visit our website for more information.  An application pack is available either from the school website or via the Executive Principal’s PA, Nicki Riddle (nriddle@tonbridgefederation.co.uk   or 01732 353544)

Closing date for applications is noon on Monday 30^th January 2023

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All staff are required to have an DBS check. Please be aware that prior to any interview, the school may carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on any short listed candidate.

Information about the school

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Hugh Christie School

Hugh Christie opened in 1957 as a co-educational school for children of all needs and abilities. Based in Tonbridge with excellent transport links, the school is housed in well maintained buildings on an attractive campus, with excellent facilities.

It is our aim that every child at Hugh Christie is happy, successful and well prepared for adult life. This website provides you with all the important information about how we try to achieve this.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Nicki Riddle
• Address:White Cottage Road, Tonbridge, Kent, TN10 4PU
• Telephone: 01732 353544 Ex. 242
• Email: nriddle@tonbridgefederation.co.uk

Documents

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• Application Pack